Maurice "Rocket" Richard

A story about hockey, brothers, and the Montreal Canadiens breakout star - Maurice "Rocket" Richard! Andre lives in Montreal and loves to play hockey. But he’s always being compared to his older brother, whose game is much better than his own. Resigned to living in Marcel’s shadow, Andre finds solace when he he meets another boy, who also gets razzed for not playing like his brother. Meanwhile, Canadiens fans are excitedly watching their beloved team climb to the top with the help of a new young star, Maurice Richard. Mike Leonetti is the author of several picture books about Canadian hockey stars including Bobby Orr, Gordie Howe, and Wayne Gretzky. Look for these books in the First Fiction section or in French!